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History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
Verdict: Must listen. American Scandal is the best primer on how greed and corruption shape a nation — each season is a compact, thrilling investigation into the scandals that changed everything.
About this podcast
Wondery's multi-season anthology hosted by Lindsay Graham diving deep into the scandals — political, corporate, and social — that have shaped modern America: Enron, the 2008 financial crisis, Theranos, sports doping, and more.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is American Scandal?
- History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
- Is American Scandal worth listening to?
- Must listen. American Scandal is the best primer on how greed and corruption shape a nation — each season is a compact, thrilling investigation into the scandals that changed everything.
- Where can I listen to American Scandal?
- American Scandal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music.
- Where should I start with American Scandal?
- Start with: Enron season or the 2008 Financial Crisis season are the strongest starting points
- What format is American Scandal?
- Serialized — approximately ~20-30 min per episode; multiple seasons available; each season is a standalone each.
- What type of crime does American Scandal cover?
- American Scandal covers White-Collar Crime, Fraud.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Narrative, journalistic, compelling
- Episode length
- ~20-30 min per episode; multiple seasons available; each season is a standalone
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- Enron season or the 2008 Financial Crisis season are the strongest starting points
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